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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.49, 4,044.06 and 1,604.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.49, 4,044.06 and 1,604.16 is: 2,213.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.49 : 4,044.06 = 1,604.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.49/4,044.06 = 1,604.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.49x = 4,044.06 × 1,604.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.49x = 6,487,319.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,487,319.29/2,930.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,213.73

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